Posted September 23, 2022
Check out our Family Calendar and Year at a Glance Program Events Flier. We will continue to update and add dates throughout the school year. Our most up-to-date calendar is on our website and can be found here. Feel free to reference this calendar anytime.
Are you registered to go on our Yellowstone Adventure Trip? Or do you want to go but don’t know how where to start? Join us for a virtual informational meeting on Monday, Sept. 26th from 4:30 pm- 5:30 pm.
Join here- meet.google.com/cbz-tdaz-vug
Meeting Agenda
7th Grade Yellowstone registration is OPEN
Dear parents of a multilingual student at Hamilton,
You are invited to a special meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 5 pm with the English Language Development teachers and Hamilton’s principal and leadership. This meeting will be an opportunity to hear from your student’s educators in a smaller setting with translation available. There will be food provided and you may bring your family. Please try to join us so that we can learn more about how Hamilton can help your student succeed! Complete this link if you can join: https://forms.gle/JrfM6ib3hbKRBQoL8
Estimados padres de un estudiante multilingüe en Hamilton,
Está invitado a una reunión especial el miércoles 28 de septiembre a las 5 pm con los maestros de desarrollo del idioma inglés y el director y el liderazgo de Hamilton. Esta reunión será una oportunidad para escuchar a los educadores de su estudiante en un entorno más pequeño con traducción disponible. Habrá comida proporcionada y usted puede traer a su familia. ¡Intente unirse a nosotros para que podamos aprender más sobre cómo Hamilton puede ayudar a su estudiante a tener éxito! Completa este enlace si puedes unirte: https://forms.gle/JrfM6ib3hbKRBQoL8
أعزائي أولياء أمور الطلاب متعددي اللغات في هاميلتون ،
أنت مدعو لحضور اجتماع خاص يوم الأربعاء ، 28 سبتمبر في الساعة 5 مساءً مع معلمي تطوير اللغة الإنجليزية والمدير والقيادة في هاملتون. سيكون هذا الاجتماع فرصة للاستماع إلى معلمي طلابك في مكان أصغر مع توفر الترجمة. سيكون هناك طعام مقدم ويمكنك إحضار عائلتك. يرجى محاولة الانضمام إلينا حتى نتمكن من معرفة المزيد حول كيفية مساعدة هاميلتون لطلابك على النجاح! أكمل هذا الرابط إذا كان بإمكانك الانضمام: https://forms.gle/JrfM6ib3hbKRBQoL8
Did you miss our first workshop? No worries! We have them every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Make sure to save the date on your calendar because it is going to be big!
What: HMS Fall Fest
When: Sat., Oct. 29th
Time: 10 am -1 pm
Where: Hamilton’s backfield
Now that the weather is getting colder, we have seen students wearing pajama pants, which is not part of our dress code. Please click here to review our dress code. If a student comes to school wearing pajama pants we will call home and ask you to bring a change of clothes.
TJ cheerleaders came by at dismissal to cheer our students on and make connections.
School Hours
Application for Student Meal Benefits
All Hamilton families should complete this application as it helps the school receive funds. The submission and approval of a Household Application for Student Meal Benefits provide advantages beyond eligibility for free or reduced-priced meals. It also helps ensure students receive the maximum amount of benefits they are eligible for, including discounts on bus passes and some school fees, such as athletics, and reduced AP testing fees. It ensures schools receive additional resources to support healthy meals for students and after-school programs. Your assistance in completing and submitting the Household Application for Student Meal Benefits is greatly appreciated and has the potential to help all DPS schools. Apply now at myschoolapps.com. If you have questions, please email foodservices@dpsk12.org.
In case you missed the info session about the Parent Teacher Home Visit Program, check out the slide deck and interest form here.
Tours and Shadowing are officially happening at TJ! All of the info and How-Tos are listed here: https://tjhs.dpsk12.org/parents-students-2/visit-tj/
Are you proficient in Spanish? Would you like to work at Hamilton supporting our Spanish speaking students? Consider applying for a Spanish Paraprofessional position. Interested individuals should email Rachel_Langberg@dpsk12.net.
¿Eres competente en español? ¿Te gustaría trabajar en Hamilton apoyando a nuestros estudiantes de habla hispana? Considere solicitar un puesto de paraprofesional español. Las personas interesadas deben enviar un correo electrónico a Rachel_Langberg@dpsk12.net.
We all know that the HMS Fall Festival doesn’t go on without the amazing community volunteers!
If you or someone you know is interested in supporting the Fall Fest through a sponsorship, please reach out to gretchen@adelska.com for more information. We want to help promote our local businesses!
HMS Fall Festival is Oct. 29th, 10 am-1 pm
We are still in need of carpooling in our community. If you are able and willing to shareride, please consider signing up. #HMSHuskyStrong
We have partnered with Schoolpool, a program to help parents get their students to/from school. It’s free and easy to use. It is a way to connect families who are willing to assist with rideshare in a safe way with those who need rideshare.
DPS Family and Community Engagement
DPS families, we want to hear from you!
Join us for some good food and engaging discussion!! We are passionate at DPS about keeping all of our students and families safe and informed. This discussion will highlight your rights in your school and what supports are available to your families, including the following topics:
● discrimination and harassment
● translation and interpretation
All are welcome and encouraged to attend! This presentation will have a focus on Somali and Muslim families. Food and refreshments provided! Engaging discussion encouraged!
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com and tap on “AmazonSmile” within the Programs & Features menu or Settings and follow the on-screen instructions. AmazonSmile will donate to Hamilton Middle School PTA, at no cost to you!
The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school’s earnings online. Learn more at boxtops4education.com.
Connect your Loyalty Card to Hamilton Middle School!
Thank you Hamilton families for your support. Your help with donating any of these classroom supplies at any time during the school year is appreciated. If you would like to donate school supplies, click here for more information. If you have any questions, contact the school liaison at 720-423-9456.
Fall Play WCKY
Rehearsals are underway for Hamilton’s Fall Play. Actors are getting to know each other and figuring out who their characters are. We have weeks of hard work ahead of us, and we are up for the challenge!
It’s 1939 as we tune in to WCKY, a radio station celebrating its first night on the airwaves. Emotions are running high. The station owner, Darla Van Owen, is pacing the floor and making sure everything is set. In the midst of last-minute script revisions, one writer plans to propose to his true love, but something goes terribly wrong and he ends up the prime suspect in three murders. Will he end up in wedded bliss or jail? Tune in!
The Drama Club will be meeting every Monday in the drama room from 4:15 -5:15 pm.
Student Council meetings are every Friday from 8:15-8:45 am in Rm 219
Brain Bowl Team will start on Tuesday, Sept. 13th, from 8:00 am-9:00 am.
Do you like trivia? Join the Hamilton Brain Bowl team to flex your trivia muscles and have some fun! We will practice in the community room 143 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00-9:00 am starting September 13th. Brain Bowl is open to all Hamilton students; regular attendance is required to be a member of a competition team. The Brain Bowl tournament will be Saturday, January 21, at Heritage High School in Littleton. Read more about Brain Bowl at https://optimistbrainbowl.org/ or contact our school liaison Dimarlys Suarez dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net with any questions.
Hamilton Student Council members are searching for 15 new members. Most of our new members will need to be 6th graders, but we do have a few spots for 7th and 8th-grade students as well. Current Student Council members will visit 6th-grade Advisory classes on Monday, Sep 19th, to explain the application and selection process. The last day to apply is Sept 30th. Student Council Application
Teachers can recommend a student or students can complete the application on their own. The link for the application can be found on posters in the hall and will also be available for teachers to post on Schoology for students.
Requirements: Recommended students must be passing ALL classes with either an A, B, or C. They must have 85% attendance or higher. Students must also commit to meeting every Friday morning from 8:15-9.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Sheikhan or Mrs. Freeman.
Class Trips for 7th & 8th Graders
7th Grade Yellowstone Trip
Our 7th graders have the opportunity to go to Yellowstone this year and will be fundraising soon. Please make sure to register for the trip by Sept. 30th to reserve your spot. For registration and information visit our website here.
8th Grade Washington DC Trip
Each year, WorldStrides provides more than $2 million dollars in financial assistance to families who qualify for need-based aid. Applications are distributed by our Customer Support teams – contact the number below to apply! FLAG Financial assistance will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For registration and information visit our website here. FLAG Financial Assistance for K-12 Students – Learn more and apply by contacting Customer Service at 1-800-468-5899.
Right at School
Every day from 4:05pm-6:00pm
email jennie.vie@rightatschool.com
Fill out the registration here. (Access Code: DPSHamilton22)
ONLY 40 spots available. Kids receive daily homework support, hands on learning experiences, engage in activities like chess, art, reading, and team projects, and participate in fitness games and sports. Daily activities are designed to build positive character traits, self awareness, and lifelong social skills. Are you interested?
Justo en la escuela
Todos los días de 16:05 a 18:00
envíe un correo electrónico a jennie.vie@rightatschool.com
Llena el registro aquí. (Código de acceso: DPSHamilton22)
SOLO 40 lugares disponibles. Los niños reciben apoyo diario con la tarea, experiencias prácticas de aprendizaje, participan en actividades como ajedrez, arte, lectura y proyectos en equipo, y participan en juegos y deportes de acondicionamiento físico. Las actividades diarias están diseñadas para desarrollar rasgos de carácter positivos, conciencia de sí mismo y habilidades sociales para toda la vida. ¿Estás interesado?
What a great masterclass with professional bass player Mark Stefaniw. Mark is a highly sought after bassist who plays with the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra and Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. He also works frequently at the Denver School of the Arts. Mr. Mark will come back every Thursday for the next 8 weeks to work with our kids!! We’re so lucky to have him.
Please note changes have been made to the Fall schedule. Visit our Athletics page for more information on Hamilton Sports.
Purchase Hamilton Spirit Wear – Online School Store Open NOW – limited time only
Hamilton PTSA announces the opening of our spirit wear and online store. Here are the details:
School Store Closes soon. ***Window to order is shorter than in years past, so don’t delay. ***CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE HAMILTON SPIRIT WEAR STORE!! You can also find the Hamilton Spirit Wear store in the Bookmarked Resources in Digital Deets. Head to the Spirit Gear folder. #HMShuskystrong
Dine Out on 9/29 at CRAVE Hot Dogs & BBQ
Our first Dine-Out night is Thursday, September 29th! Eat at CRAVE Hot Dogs & BBQ from 4 pm-9 pm and Hamilton gets 15% back on to-go, dine in, and app orders. Mark your calendar!
If we are the first school to reach $2000 in sales at CRAVE – we win a dinner for our entire staff! They are located in The District Apartments at 6300 E. Hampden Ave.
If you are unable to attend our Dine-Out event, you are welcome to donate any amount to our PTSA fund. Click here for more information. All Dine-Out events are organized by your Hamilton PTSA. Thank you for your support!
Did you miss the PTSA meeting last Wednesday? No problem, here are the minutes from the meeting.
Are you looking to help out within the Hamilton community but you are not sure how? Are you needing something easy to do that doesn’t take a big time commitment? Then email us at hamiltonptsadenver@gmail.com. We have plenty of opportunities available for you to volunteer.
Hamilton will be using Digital Deets to streamline school-to-home communication this year. Their “one app for all” solution enables all of the members of a school community to easily receive information. Here’s how you can sign up:
Please review our Family Connection Presentation to get information on our IB programs, arrival and dismissal, extracurricular activities, and more!
Visit our Parent Corner for information on school policies, lunch menus, Way to Go School Pool, Parent Portal, family resources, and more!
Visit our Student Corner for more information on our bell schedule, school supplies, school trips, HMS school calendar, and more!
Due to the expiration of Federal Waivers that Nutrition Services has been operating under since the beginning of the pandemic, school lunches will no longer be free for all students in the 2022-23 school year. All students will need to be recorded by student ID numbers when they take their breakfast and lunch. Breakfast will remain at no charge for all students.
Lunch prices for 2022-23 will be as follows:
Elementary lunches: $2.60
Middle School lunches: $2.75
High School lunches: $3
Lunch Menu for October
| Community Liaison: Dimarlys Suarez dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net 720-423-9456 Social Worker: Audrey Torrez-Fluent audrey_torrez-fluent@dpsk12.net 720-423-9511 School Counselor: Rebecca Taylor REBECCA_TAYLOR@dpsk12.net 720-423-9448 | Dean of Culture (7th | 6th last names M-Z): Ike Ogbuike ike_ogbuike@dpsk12.net 720-423- 9461 Dean of Culture (8th | 6th last names A-L): Michelle Powell Michelle_powell@dpsk12.net 720-423- 9521 |
| Student Support Liaisons: Gloria Sanchez gloria_sanchez22@dpsk12.net Katrina Craig katrina_craig@dpsk12.net 720-423- 9533 | Psychologist: Emily Johnson emily_johnson3@dpsk12.net 720-423-9513 Psychologist Intern: Alexis Wagemanalexis_wageman@dpsk12.net 720-423-9507 |
A bill to extend the I Matter program, House Bill 22-1243, passed the Colorado Senate on April 29. With the Governor’s signature, free mental health services will be available to all Colorado youth for another two years. Read these stories of impact on the Rocky Mountain PBS blog and at KSBY.com.
I Matter provides free therapy sessions in English and Spanish for youth in Colorado age 18 and younger, or age 21 or younger if receiving special education services, and has reached 2,350 youth with at least one session.
Visit the Nurse’s Corner here.
The Junior Class at Thomas Jefferson High School (Class of 2024), our boundary high school, is sponsoring a free paint recycling day at the high school on Saturday, September 24th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The school is located at 3950 South Holly Street, Denver. This is not only a great fundraiser for the Class of 2024, but the greater cause of proper paint disposal is so very important for our environment!
The Juniors, along with parent volunteers, have teamed up with GreenSheen, a company that recycles the paint and creates new paint stock. Students will be greeting those wishing to recycle paint. All donations are appreciated and go directly to the Class of 2024 for their Senior Prom. Bring your paint and help our neighborhood high school.
“Spark Your Child’s Interest in STEM at Energy Day Colorado” Curious how your child can become a part of a greater tomorrow? Where your child could be a lead scientist, technologist, engineer or mathematician? Energy Day Colorado features interactive demonstrations to encourage your child’s interest in opportunities across the energy industry and STEM!
| Registrar | Esther Blackmon | esther_blackmon@dpsk12.net | 720-423-9505 |
| Attendance | Ricardo Guerra | jose_guerra@dpsk12.net | 720-423-9504 |
| Technology | Jean Barcelo-Cabeza | jean_barcelo-cabeza@dpsk12.net | 720-423-9542 |
| School Liaison | Dimarlys Suarez | dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net | 720-423-9456 |
| Transportation | transportation@dpsk12.net | 720-423-4600 | |
| GT/504/SpEd | Rachel Langberg | rachel_langberg@dpsk12.net | 720-423-9508 |
